What is a Pharmaceutical Wholesaler?
Pharmaceutical wholesalers are companies that purchase pharmaceutical products from manufactures in large, quantities and distribute them to pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare providers.
Pharmaceutical wholesalers act as intermediaries between manufactures and healthcare providers, helping to ensure that medications are distributed efficiently and safely.
Wholesale companies are responsible for managing the supply chain of pharmaceutical products, including ordering, storage, transportation and delivery.
Wholesale companies typically have extensive distribution networks, allowing them to reach a wide range of healthcare providers across a large geographical area. Many wholesalers use technology to help manage their supply chain, including digital inventory management systems, barcodes scanning and RFID tracking.
How does Crescent Pharma work with Pharmaceutical Wholesalers?
Crescent Pharma work daily with our major wholesale partners and pharmacy groups to ensure that medicine is readily available for the UK market.
Supplying pharmacies is an essential part of the pharmaceutical distribution process, helping to ensure that patients have access to the medications they need. Pharmaceutical wholesalers play a critical role in this process, managing the supply chain and ensuring that they are delivered safely and efficiently to pharmacies and other healthcare provides.
This partnership brings several benefits
- Streamlined distribution
- Improved customer service
- Valuable Industrial Information
- Variety & Convenience
Highly diversified customer base of
over 150 active customers across all
subcategories of the UK generics market
What regulations are put on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers?
Wholesale companies must comply with many of the same strict regulations that Pharmaceutical Manufactures must comply with. This includes regulations around the storage, handling and distributions of pharmaceutical products, including requirements around temperature control and labelling.
This comprehensive set of regulations plays a crucial role in our commitment to delivering exceptional products to our valued consumers. These regulations serve as a cornerstone for our operations, enabling us to meticulously monitor the entire lifecycle of our products. By adhering to these stringent guidelines, we can guarantee that every item we produce is distributed and reaches its destination in impeccable condition. Moreover, our adherence to these regulations ensures that our products are not only safe but also highly effective for all our consumers. We prioritise the well-being and satisfaction of our customers, and these regulations serve as an essential framework that supports our mission to provide the highest quality and reliable products available on the market.
Who can buy from Pharmaceutical Wholesalers?
Purchasing from pharmaceutical wholesalers in the UK is subject to regulatory requirements and requires appropriate licenses and authorisations.
Generally, the following entities can buy from pharmaceutical wholesalers in the UK:
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Pharmacies: Retail pharmacies, including community pharmacies and hospital pharmacies, can purchase pharmaceutical products from wholesalers to stock their shelves and fulfill prescriptions.
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Dispensing Doctors: General practitioners (GPs) and other healthcare professionals who are authorized to dispense medication can procure pharmaceutical supplies from wholesalers.
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Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions: Public and private hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities often purchase medications and medical supplies from pharmaceutical wholesalers.
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Dispensing Appliance Contractors: These contractors, who provide medical devices, appliances, and equipment, may also source their products from wholesalers.
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Pharmaceutical Exporters: Wholesalers may supply pharmaceutical products to exporters who distribute them to other countries or markets.
Crescent Pharma only sell to licensed suppliers. Crescent Pharma do not sell products directly to the general public.